NEWS: Super Smash Bros. 4 - Diddy Kong Confirmed

Donkey Kong's smaller nephew is to enter Smash universe once again.

Producer Masahiro Sakurai has revealed Diddy Kong will join the roster in the upcoming Wii U / 3DS title - the reveal was part of a post in the Miiverse.

We've increased Diddy Kong's flexibility this time. This picture shows how far his punches stretch during his strong side attack.

Originally brought to the battle in Super Smash Bros. Brawl on the Wii, Diddy Kong had the ability to cling onto walls as well as being able to maneuver around the arenas through his lightweight exterior and speedy attributes. 

However, aided with a picture (seen above) showcasing a stretch side attack, Sakurai goes on to say how his team has "increased Diddy Kong's flexibility."

NEWS: Super Smash Bros. 4 - Little Mac Confirmed

New video reveals the latest fighter entry for the upcoming Super Smash game.

Little Mac, 'hero' of the 1987 NES classic Punch Out!! is to enter the Super Smash Bros. arena, bringing along his familiar boxing moveset, such as various body hits, uppercuts, quick jabs, and so forth.

The trailer showcases Little Mac's abilities, including a power meter, which when filled up through numerous attacks, will increase the damage dealt to opponent's - also expect a high level of defense. Check out the video below.

NEWS: Super Smash Bros. 4 - Mother Brain Confirmed

Although the brain isn't a playable character, it has been confirmed as an assist trophy to help players in battle.

Speaking in the Miiverse, Masahiro Sakurai has confirmed the final boss in the Metroid series is to make an appearance in the next Smash Bros game.

Mother Brain will  randomly appear mid-battle - upon arrival, the player can utilize it to cause damage to the opponent using its various abilities.

Sakurai's official description of Mother Brain is:

"Housed within the Control Capsule! Protected by Rinkas! Eyeball armed with a Laser Brain Attack!! The massive Assist Trophy Mother Brain joins the collection!!"

In more Smash Bros news, it was recently confirmed the Pokemon Lucario will be available as a playable fighter.

NEWS: Super Smash Bros. 4 - Lucario Confirmed

Another character will be joining the fight in the next Super Smash game.

Series director Masahiro Sakurai has posted in the Miiverse today, revealing the latest fighter in the upcoming Super Smash game.

Lucario is considered one of the most risky characters in Brawl due to its ability to perform massive damage but only with critical health - it seems this will still be the case.

Sakurai said "The heroic Aura Pokemon, Lucario, joins the battle!! We've increased the influence of Aura this time, so a damaged Lucario is truly a force to be reckoned with."

Check out the list of confirmed fighters below.

Bowser

Donkey Kong

Fox

King Dedede

Kirby

Link

Lucario

Luigi

Mario

Marth

Mega Man

Peach

Pikachu

Pikmin & Olimar

Pit

Rosalina & Luma

Samus

Sonic

Toon Link

Villager

Wii Fit Trainer

Zelda

NEWS: Super Smash Bros. 4 - King Dedede Confirmed

Nintendo has revealed the latest character to make

his appearance in the upcoming Super Smash game.

Regular enemy and arch rival to Kirby, King Dedede is to make his second appearance in the Super Smash Bros. series - Dedede wields a huge mallet and bears a lot of weight, making him extremely useful in defensive situations.

The reveal was made through the official Smash Bros. website, showcasing numerous images of the character himself. 

Currently, the roster is as follows:

Bowser

Donkey Kong

Fox

King Dedede

Kirby

Link

Luigi

Mario

Marth

Mega Man

Peach

Pikachu

Pikmin & Olimar

Pit

Rosalina & Luma

Samus

Sonic

Toon Link

Villager

Wii Fit Trainer

Zelda

NEWS: Super Smash Bros. 4 - Mario Galaxy Stage Revealed

A Mario Galaxy stage has been announced, and will be accompanying the current roster of playable levels in the game.

Masahiro Sukarai, director of Super Smash Bros. 4 has released a 'pic of the day' over at the Miiverse website, showcasing an extremely colourful and vibrant playable stage based on the Mario Galaxy series. Players can expect gravity to play a role in the level:

"The pull of gravity emanates from the center of the planet. so this will require using brand-new tactics."

Sukarai posted another image showing fan-favourites Super Mario, Peach, Bowser, and Pikachu standing on a curved part of the stage - which isn't suprising considering the Galaxy franchise contains tons of levels based on a sphere design. Check it out below.

The game still has no release date, but can be expected 2014, and will release on both the Wii U and 3DS. Newcomer playable characters include Villager, Mega Man, Wii Fit Trainer, and Toon Link based on the GameCube game Wind Waker. Full list of can be viewed on the official site.

NEWS: Super Smash Bros. 4 - Sonic Confirmed

Sonic spins his way back to Super Smash Bros. 4, making his second appearance in the series.

Just last week, "Toon Link" was announced as a fully playable character, today it has been confirmed that Sonic the Hedgehog will making his way onto the roster, for both the Wii U and 3DS versions of the game.

The announcement was made through the Nintendo Direct broadcast, in which president of Nintendo Satoru Iwata said:

"The blue blur is back for Super Smash Brothers for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS, continuing on from Super Smash Brothers Brawl, Sonic will join the fight for the second time."

Skip to timecode 8:13 to see footage of Sonic and to hear the official announcement.